Royals can’t generate enough offense to beat Ventura

San Marcos suffered its second straight Channel League boys basketball loss at home, falling 49-40 to Ventura on Friday night.

Chris Mkpado scored a game-high 20 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Royals, who fall to 2-3 in league and 13-5 overall.

Jared Wilson scored 15 points and Dylan Houck scored 10 points with five rebounds and four assists for the Cougars (17-1, 5-0).